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GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS ONLINE
SERVICES:
USER GUIDE
(PROJECT INTAKE)
DECEMBER 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................... 4
Did you know? ....................................................................................................................................... 4
The GCOS Has 3 Modules ...................................................................................................................... 4
Important Things To Remember........................................................................................................... 5
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
GCOS Has A Tim e Out Feature: R em em ber To Save Often ...................................................... 5
W eb B row ser Com patibility ....................................................................................................... 5
Account Validation ...................................................................................................................... 5
Current M anual Signature P rocesses Still Apply ...................................................................... 6
Supporting Docum ents: There Are Upload Restrictions .......................................................... 6
M ake Sure to Use Y our P rogram Specific Applicant Guide ...................................................... 6
Contact Us ................................................................................................................................... 6
Acronyms Used Throughout this Document....................................................................................... 10
1. MODULE 1: ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT ....................................... 11
1.1
Home Page / Log in ................................................................................................................... 11
1.2
Creating Your GCOS Account .................................................................................................... 12
1.2.1
1.2.2
1.2.3
1.2.4
1.2.4.1
1.2.5
1.2.6
1.2.7
Before You Start ................................................................................................................ 13
Term s of Use ...................................................................................................................... 14
Notice to Applicants .......................................................................................................... 15
Register .............................................................................................................................. 15
Account Validation ......................................................................................................... 18
Changing P assw ord ........................................................................................................... 19
Forget P assw ord ................................................................................................................ 22
Security Question .............................................................................................................. 23
1.3 Organization Profile ...................................................................................................................... 24
1.3.1
1.3.2
1.3.3
1.3.4
1.3.5
1.3.6
1.3.7
1.3.7.1
1.3.7.2
1.3.7.3
Organization I dentification .............................................................................................. 24
Signatories ......................................................................................................................... 25
Organization Address ........................................................................................................ 26
Organization M ailing Address ........................................................................................... 27
Organization’s M andate .................................................................................................... 29
Supporting Docum ents ..................................................................................................... 30
Representatives ................................................................................................................ 32
Add Representatives ..................................................................................................... 33
Assigning Responsibilities to Delegates ...................................................................... 36
View ing Roles and Responsibilities .............................................................................. 37
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2. MODULE 2: APPLICATION AND PROJECTS ................................ 39
2.1
Welcome ..................................................................................................................................... 39
2.2
Applications and Projects .......................................................................................................... 40
2.3
Program Selection...................................................................................................................... 41
2.4
Project Identification ................................................................................................................ 43
2.5
Mailing Address .......................................................................................................................... 43
2.6
Organization Contacts ............................................................................................................... 44
2.7
Organization Capacity ............................................................................................................... 47
2.8
Amounts Due .............................................................................................................................. 48
2.8.1
2.9
Adding an Am ount Due (Am ounts Due Details) .............................................................. 48
Project Description .................................................................................................................... 49
2.10 Project Details ............................................................................................................................ 49
2.11 Project Locations ....................................................................................................................... 53
2.11.1
Location Details ................................................................................................................. 53
2.12 Anticipated Sources of Funding ................................................................................................ 54
2.12.1
Contribution Details .......................................................................................................... 54
2.13 Budget (Planned Expenditures) ................................................................................................ 57
2.14 Budget Details ............................................................................................................................ 58
2.15 Supporting Documents .............................................................................................................. 60
2.15.1
Adding a supporting docum ent for the Application ........................................................ 60
2.16 Review & Submit........................................................................................................................ 61
2.17 Declaration ................................................................................................................................. 62
2.17.1
2.17.2
One signatory .................................................................................................................... 62
M ultiple signatory ............................................................................................................. 62
2.18 Application Confirmation ........................................................................................................... 63
2.18.1
Confirm ation E-m ail .......................................................................................................... 63
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to your Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS) external user guide for the online account
registration and the Application for Funding.
DID YOU KNOW?
The GCOS is a centralized external Web platform for applying for Gs&Cs programs and managing active projects
with ESDC. It provides recipients with a safe, secure and user-friendly environment to apply for funding online
and to create/view/edit/save/submit/withdraw project management items (claims, Forecasts of Project
Expenditures (FPE) and activity reports). It is available from the Funding Programs website, which contains all
current and user-friendly information on Gs&Cs programs and funding opportunities.
Note: In June 2013, the GCOS will be available to the Skills Link program delivered across Canada. Once fully
implemented, all programs accepting applications from external organizations will be able to use the GCOS.
THE GCOS HAS 3 MODULES
1. Account Management: Manages access to the GCOS, enables funding applicants to create, validate and
modify accounts and manages organization tombstone information, mandate and supporting documentation.
2. Applications and Projects: Manages individual Gs&Cs applications and enables funding applicants to
create, modify, submit and view their Standard Application for Funding.
3. Project Management: Manages claims, FPEs, and activity reports as well as enables recipients to create,
modify, submit and view Claims, FPEs, and Activity Reports. This module is not available to recipients until
their Standard Application for Funding has been approved by ESDC and the funding agreement is signed.
Note: For detailed information on Project Management items, contact your ESDC representative to obtain the
Grants and Contributions Online Services: External User Guide (Project Management).
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IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER
A.
GCOS HAS A TIME OUT FEATURE: REMEMBER TO SAVE OFTEN
After twenty (20) minutes of account inactivity, the GCOS will prompt you with a “Message from
webpage”.
If you do not click the “OK” button, by the time
indicated in the “Message from webpage”, the GCOS will
timeout after 20 minutes and you will be logged out of
your session.
GCOS does not automatically save
information. Once you log back into your
account, you will only have access to
information you have previously saved.
B. WEB BROWSER COMPATIBILITY
The GCOS is compatible with the following Web browsers:
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C.
Windows Internet Explorer 8;
Mozilla Firefox;
Google Chrome; and
Apple Safari.
ACCOUNT VALIDATION
ESDC will validate requests for account registration within two (2) business days of submission. If you have
not received a response from ESDC within this time frame you must contact: [email protected]. See section 1.2.4.1 of this document for more information on account validation.
Note the following:
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If a funding program has a deadline, which is within two (2) business days from the time your
organization registered for an account, you should follow the paper application process.
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D.
CURRENT MANUAL SIGNATURE P ROCESSES STILL APPLY
In cases where an online application is approved (and once the Standard Contribution Agreement (SCA) is
prepared and ready for signature) the following manual signature process applies:
the funding applicant’s authorized representative(s) will sign the Signing Officers Form (validates the
representatives identity within their organization in terms of having the authority to sign agreements,
cheques, payment claims and reports);
the funding applicant’s authorized representative(s) then signs both copies of the Standard Contribution
Agreement (SCA) and returns them to the Program Delivery Staff (PDS) (in-person, by fax or by e-mail);
ESDC’s delegated representative will sign both copies of the SCA; and
PDS will place one (1) signed copy in the paper file and return the second (2nd) copy to the recipient for
their own records.
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IMPORTANT: The Signing Officers Form is a “Protected” document therefore recipients should confirm with
their PDS how this document should be submitted.
E.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: THERE ARE UPLOAD RESTRICTIONS
Each document uploaded to the GCOS cannot exceed 15MB in size. There is no limit to how many documents
can be uploaded.
F. MAKE SURE TO U SE YOUR P ROGRAM SPECIFIC APPLICANT GUIDE
ESDC has developed program specific Applicant Guides to provide you with program specific clarification on
the level of detail required to complete your application using the GCOS. This guide is:
program specific;
specifies the level of information required to complete each section;
provides the appropriate Budget Detail Template for that grant or contribution program;
stipulates cost categories;
outlines eligible costs; and
outlines the level of detail required to assess the application.
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Program specific Applicant Guides are available on the ESDC Funding Programs Web site. You can link to
your program specific Applicant Guide from the Program Selection screen in GCOS as well.
G. CONTACT US
Technical and non-technical questions and/or concerns can be submitted at any time throughout the process.
Prior to accessing an account, the “Contact Us” is available at the bottom on the “Log In” screen and will
directs you to the main “Contact Us” screen (see p.9).
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Non-technical questions are routed to the responsible program at NHQ.
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Technical questions are routed to the Online Services team at NHQ.
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Following a successful login to the system, the “Contact Us” is available at the top and the bottom of all
screens.
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The numbers and letters in this table correspond to the following screen shot (*required field):
#
Field
Description
1
I would like a response
by*:
2
Given Name*
The first name of the person submitting the question/concern.
3
Surname*
The last name of the person submitting the question/concern.
4
E-mail Address
The e-mail address where the individual submitting the question/concern can
be reached.
5
Telephone Number
A. Area code (the person’s 3-digit area code)
B. Telephone number (the person’s 7-digit phone number; e.g. 456-7890)
C. Extension (extension of the person’s telephone number)
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Province/Territory*
The province/territory where the person submitting the question/concern is
physically located.
Indicate the way you wish ESDC to reply to your question/concern
A. E-mail
B. Telephone
Drop down: Choose one of the five (5) options provided:
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My question is*:
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Program for which you
are applying*
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Application: Financial
Application: Non-Financial
Technical: System Malfunction Issue
Technical: Registration Issue
Technical: Error Message
Drop down: Choose the program for which you are applying.
With as much detail as possible, write your question here.
In order to better assess your question, please include if the situation is
occurring in the Account Management, Application, Claim, FPE or Activity
Report section of GCOS. Also include your role and if you are a Delegate, the
responsibilities that are assigned to you (see section 1.3.7.2).
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Question*
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Project Number
Once your project becomes active, ESDC will provide a project number at such
time that your Application for Funding is approved.
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Online Tracking Number
ESDC will provide an online tracking number after you complete and submit
your online Application for Funding. This number will appear on the
confirmation screen (if available). See section 3.17 for more information.
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A
B
Choose how you would like ESDC to reply to your
question/concern.
C
If you do not enter information into a “required
field”, an error message will appear at the top of
your screen; this will prohibit your ability to submit
(e.g.” Error 1: Required if response by e-mail”).
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3
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5
D
E
Choose one (1) of the five (5) options provided:
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Application: Financial
Application: Non-Financial
Technical: System Malfunction Issue
Technical: Registration Issue
Technical: Error Message
The “Submit Question” button will direct you to the
“Contact Us Confirmation Page” screen.
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ACRONYMS USED THROUGHOUT THIS DOCUMENT
ATIA
Access to Information Act
CEAA
Canadian Environmental Assessment Act
CRA
Canada Revenue Agency
CSGC
Common System for Grants and Contributions
EA
Environmental Assessment
FPE
Forecasts of Project Expenditures
Gs&Cs
Grants and Contributions
GCOS
Grants and Contributions Online Services
GoC
Government of Canada
ESDC
Employment and Social Development Canada
PDS
Program Delivery Staff
SCA
Standard Contribution Agreement
NEXT STEP: SETTING UP YOUR ACCOUNT
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1.
MODULE 1: ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT
The account management module allows funding applicants and recipients to manage their accounts (on behalf
of an organization).
1.1 HOME PAGE / LOG IN
The GCOS home page/log in screen provides funding applicants and recipients with general information about
the GCOS and is a pathway to register and/or log into the system.
If you have an existing GCOS account, you must enter your user name and
password into the fields provided and then click the “Log In” button.
The “Forgot Password” link will direct you to the
“Reset Your Password” screen; you must enter your
e-mail address (used at registration) and then click
the “Submit” button.
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You will receive an e-mail containing a link to
the GCOS home/login page where your
temporary password will be provided. You will
then be prompted to change your password
after your first login (via the “Change Password”
screen; see section 1.3.2).
Note: You must have an existing GCOS account to
use the “Forgot Password” option.
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1.2 CREATING YOUR GCOS ACCOUNT
From the main “Log In” screen, you must click the “Register” link located below the “Log In” button.
The “Register” link will direct you to
the “Before You Start” page.
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1 .2 .1
B EFOR E Y OU S TA R T
The “Before You Start” screen provides a step-by-step description of the registration process.
Organizations MUST provide the
following information when registering
for a GCOS account:
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Organization Legal Name;
Organization Operating (Common)
Name (if different from legal name);
Business/Registration Number; and
Organization Address.
The individual registering the
GCOS account on behalf of the
organization MUST also provide
the following information:
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The “Back” button will
return you to the
“Home/Log in” screen.
The “Next” button will
direct you to the “Terms of
Use” screen.
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First Name;
Last Name;
Position Title;
Telephone Number; and
E-mail Address.
1 .2 .2
T ER M S OF U SE
The “Terms of Use” screen details the legal obligations/responsibilities for both ESDC and funding applicants
and recipients. It is important to read all the terms carefully.
In order to register and access the
GCOS, you must select the “agree
with the terms” option. This field is
required.
The “Back” button will return
you to the “Before You Start”
If you select the “do not agree with the terms” option
and click the “Next” button”, you will be directed to the
“Do Not Accept Terms of Use” screen (see next image).
The “Next” button will direct you to the “Notice to Applicants”
screen. If you do not select a radio button and click the “Next”
button, an error message will appear at the top of your screen
(e.g. Error 1: I have read the Terms of Use is required).
Since you did not agree with the Terms of Use for the Grants and Contributions Online Services, you
cannot continue with the online application process. If you still wish to submit an application for funding
to the Department of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, please submit a paper
application that can be found in the Program specific webpage to which you want to apply:
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/funding_programs/index.shtml .
Thank you!
Grants and Contributions Online Services
The “Back” button will return
you to the “Terms of Use”
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1 .2 .3
N OTI CE
TO A P P L I CA N TS
The “Notice to Applicants” screen details how the information entered by funding applicants will be used by
ESDC. It also indicates that the application is subject to the Access to Information Act (ATIA).
The “Next” button will direct
you to the “Register” screen.
The “Back” button will return you
to the “Terms of Use” screen.
1 .2 .4
R EGI STER
The person who is registering for a GCOS account must have the authority to act on behalf of their organization,
including the authority to sign applications for funding, claims, FPEs and activity reports. They will
automatically be assigned the role of the Primary Officer for the organization. As a Primary Officer they
will be the main accountholder responsible, on behalf of the organization, for all information entered
into and submitted using the GCOS.
On the “Register” screen, funding applicants must enter the following information (*required field). The
numbers and letters in this table correspond to the following screen shot:
#
Field
1
Organization Legal Name*
2
Organization Operating
(Common) Name (if different
from legal name)
3
Business or Registration
Number*
Description
The legal name of the organization requesting the GCOS account. This is
usually the name associated to the organization’s Canada Revenue
Agency (CRA) registration and will be used for manual validation.
The operating (common) name of the organization can be different from
the legal name and must be specified in this field. If the operating
(common name of your organization} is the same as the legal name,
copy and paste the legal name into this field.
The 15-digit CRA number uniquely identifies the federally registered
organization or the registration number for registered charities and notfor profit.
A. 9-digit business number
B. 2-letter Program Account Identifier: RT (GST/HST), RP (payroll),
RC (corporate income tax), RM (import/export), RR (registered
charity), RD (excise duty), RE (excise tax), RN (insurance premium
tax), RG (air travellers security charge) and RZ (information returns)
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#
Field
Description
C. 4-digit program account number
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Address 1*
Address Line 2
City/Town*
Postal Code*
Province/Territory*
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Given Name*
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Surname*
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Position Title*
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E-mail Address*
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Confirm E-mail Address*
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Telephone Number*
The street address of the organizations physical address.
The city/town of the organizations physical address.
The postal code portion of the organizations physical address.
The province/territory of the organizations physical address.
The first name of the individual registering for the GCOS account. This
person is the main account holder (Primary Officer), acting on behalf of
their organization and they are responsible for all information entered
into and submitted using the GCOS.
The last name of the individual registering for the GCOS account (on
behalf of the organization).
The position title of the individual registering for the GCOS account (on
behalf of the organization).
The e-mail address where the individual registering for the GCOS
account (on behalf of the organization)can be reached; this address will
be the Primary Officer’s username.
This e-mail address must match the address entered in the preceding
box.
D. Area code* (the main account holder’s 3-digit area code)
E. Telephone number* (the main account holder’s 7-digit phone
number; e.g. 456-7890)
F. Extension (extension of the main account holder’s telephone
number)
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The business or registration number is
validated once.
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C
*Note: Organizations’ who change
their name must notify ESDC
immediately and provide all necessary
supporting documentation. ESDC will
then validate the new information and
update GCOS accordingly.
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Clicking the “Register” button
automatically assigns you the
role of the “Primary Officer”
for your organization.
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As a Primary Officer you are
the main accountholder
responsible, on behalf of your
organization, for all
information entered into and
submitted using the GCOS.
1 .2 .4 .1
Account Validat ion
Once your information has been submitted, ESDC will validate it. The result of the validation process will
be sent to your e-mail address within two (2) business days. If you do not receive a response from
ESDC, you must contact: [email protected].
Your confirmation e-mail will contain the following information:
Attention:
The information you have provided has been submitted to Human Resources and Skills
Development Canada (ESDC) for validation. You will receive the result of the validation process
by e-mail within two (2) business days.
If you do not receive a response from ESDC, please contact: [email protected]
Thank you!
Grants and Contributions Online Services
https://funding.hrsdc.gc.ca
Successful Validation: If the account validation is successful, you will receive an e-mail with the hyperlink to the
GCOS Home/Log in page (see section 1.1) and a temporary password (which will need to be changed after
login) will be provided. The hyperlink will expire after seven (7) calendar days. If you do not access the
hyperlink within the allotted timeframe, the validation process will need to be repeated. Your successful
validation e-mail will contain the following information:
Attention:
Thank you for creating an account with the GCOS!
Your information has been validated. By clicking on the link below, you will be directed to the
GCOS login page where a temporary password will be provided. You will be prompted to
change your password after your first login to access the system.
https://funding.hrsdc.gc.ca
Please note that you must change your password within 7 calendar days of receipt of this email. If not done within the timeline, you will be required to start the process over.
Thank you!
Grants and Contributions Online Services
https://funding.hrsdc.gc.ca
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Unsuccessful Validation: If the account validation is unsuccessful, next steps and alternate options will be
provided in the following e-mail:
Attention:
We regret to inform you that Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (ESDC) was
unable to validate the information you provided.
You may re-submit the information to start the process over. You will be required to register
again to access the GCOS or download the paper application.
Should you have any questions or concerns with this process, please contact:
[email protected]
Thank you!
Grants and Contributions Online Services
https://funding.hrsdc.gc.ca
1 .2 .5
C H A N GI N G P A SS W OR D
Upon clicking the hyperlink provided in the successful validation e-mail (as mentioned above), the user will be
directed to the “Log In” screen where a temporary password will be provided. After a successful log in, the user
will be directed to the “Change Password” screen
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Your temporary password will look like this.
Your username is your e-mail address.
Passwords must meet the following requirements:
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be at least eight (8) characters in length;
contain at least one (1) uppercase character (A-Z);
contain at least one (1) lowercase character (a-z);
contain at least one (1) numeric character (0-9); and
contain at least one (1) special character (e.g. #@%^&*!)
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The “Save” button
will direct you to the
“Confirm Change
Password” screen.
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The “OK” button will
direct you to the
“Security Question”
screen (see section 1.2.7)
1 .2 .6
F OR GET P A SS W OR D
If at any time after you forget your password, you can obtain a temporary password by using the forget
password functionality.
The “Forget password”
link will direct you to the
“Reset Password” screen.
By providing your e-mail
address, you will be sent
a temporary password
and section 1.2.5 will
need to be completed.
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1 .2 .7
S ECUR I TY Q UES TI ON
The system will display a series of five security questions that must be completed by each representative when
they create their account.
NEXT STEP: ENTER YOUR ORGANIZATION’S INFORMATION.
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1.3 ORGANIZATION PROFILE
The first time accessing the account, funding applicants must complete the following screens before they can
create an Application for Funding:
In future logins, organizations can skip these screens unless they wish to edit the information.
1 .3 .1
O R GA N I ZA TI ON I D EN TI FI CA TI ON
The “Organization Identification” screen is pre-populated with the organizations’ legal name, operating
(common) name (if different from legal name), and business or registration number.
Choose one option from the drop-down
list that best reflects your organization
(e.g. Private Sector Bank).
This screen
can be
accessed, at
any time, by
clicking the
“Account
Management”
link at the top
of each page.
This is the organization’s e-mail
address. It does not have to be the
same as the one used when you
registered for your GCOS account.
The “Save” button will direct
you to the “Signatories”
screen (see section 1.3.2).
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Save Your
Work!
1 .3 .2
S I GN A TOR I ES
The “Signatories” screen is used to identify the number of signatories required to submit an application for
funding, a claim, an FPE and an Activity Report. It can be accessed through the “Account Management” link
in the top navigation bar. The number of signatories identified on this screen will need to reflect what will be
identified on the Signing Officers Form that will completed at the signing of an Agreement with ESDC. The
information on this screen will impact the submission of items to ESDC.
Save Your
Work!
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1 .3 .3
O R GA N I ZA TI ON A D D R ESS
The “Organization Address” screen is used to capture information on the organizations physical locations (for
some organizations, the physical address is different from its mailing address). The Primary Officer must review
the information below the first time he accesses the account as it is populated with the information submitted
when creating the account (*required field). The organization address can be updated at any time, however the
address included in applications and projects already submitted to the Department will not be updated. You
MUST contact your program delivery staff to provide the updated organization address.
The numbers and letters in this table correspond to the following screen shot:
#
Field
Description
1
Address 1*
The street address of the organizations physical address.
2
Address Line 2
3
City/Town*
The city/town of the organizations physical address.
4
Postal Code*
The postal code portion of the organizations physical address.
5
Province/Territory*
The province/territory of the organizations physical address.
6
Country* (read-only)
The country where the organizations is physically located (default
is Canada).
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Save Your
Work!
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1 .3 .4
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O R GA N I ZA TI ON M A I LI N G A D D R ESS
The “Organization Mailing Address” screen is used to capture information on the organizations
mailing address if it is different from its physical address. The Primary Officer must enter the information
below. Multiple mailing addresses can be captured on this screen. The organization mailing address can
be updated at any time, however the mailing address included in applications and projects already
submitted to the Department will not be updated. You MUST contact your program delivery staff to
provide the updated organization address.
The numbers and letters in this table correspond to the following screen shot.
#
Field
1
Is the Mailing Address the same
as Organization address?
Description
2
Address Line 1
3
Address Line 2
4
City/Town
The city/town where the organization’s mailing address is.
5
Postal Code
The postal code portion of the organization’s mailing address.
6
Province/Territory
The province/territory of the organization’s mailing address.
7
Country
The country of the organization’s mailing address (default is
Canada).
When selecting yes, all the fields will be pre-populated based on the
information captured in the “Organization Address” screen
The street address of the organization’s mailing address.
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Save Your
Work!
1 .3 .5
O R GA N I ZA TI ON ’ S M A N D A TE
The “Organization’s Mandate” screen is used to specify the organization’s mandate.
Note: Sensitive personal information must not be entered in this box (e.g. Social Insurance Number, finance
data, medical and/or work history).
The “Save” button will direct you to
the “Supporting Documents” screen
(see section 1.3.6).
The “Back” button will return you to
the “Organization Mailing Address”
screen (see section 1.3.4).
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1 .3 .6
S UP P OR TI N G D OC UM EN TS
The “Supporting Documents” screen allows organization representatives to add files that support the
organization’s application.
Note: Please refer to the program specific Applicant Guide as it may provide additional information regarding
supporting documents related to your organization.
The “Add” button will direct you to
the “Document Details” screen.
Choose one option from the drop-down list that best
reflects your document type (e.g. Letters of Incorporation).
Browse your
file structure
and select the
document for
download.
The “Cancel” button will return you to
the “Supporting Documents” screen.
The “Save” button will direct you to
the “Supporting Documents” screen.
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Save Your Work!
You can open/view your document (in a new
window) by clicking on the “View” link.
Click the “Remove” link to remove
documents from the list.
Click the “Add” button to add
documents to the list.
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1 .3 .7
R EP R ESEN TA TI VES
The “Representatives” screen, which can be accessed from the “Account Management” link in the top
navigation bar, displays all registered Representatives for an organization and their current status as an
organization representative.
Your name will appear here.
The “Add” button will direct you to the
“Representative Details” screen (see section
1.3.7.1).
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1 .3 .7 .1 A D D R EP R ESEN TA TI VES
When a Representative is added, the “Representative Details” screen will require the following information to
be provided (*required field)..
The numbers and letters in this table correspond to the following screen shot:
#
Field
Description
1
Individual’s Consent to Disclosure
and/or Use of Information
(http://wpaz-u.sadeedap.prv/GCOSSELSC/OSR/Content/Files/EMP5545en-CA.pdf)
This form MUST be completed and signed by the representative
you are adding to the GCOS system prior to saving the
information. The consent MUST be kept on file for audit purposes.
2
“I have obtained the written prior
consent from the representative to
provide you the following
information. The consent will be
kept on file for audit purposes.” *
This checkbox MUST be checked in order to successfully add a
Representative.
3
Given Name *
The first name of the Representative.
4
Surname*
The last name of the Representative.
5
Position Title*
The position title of the Representative.
6
E-mail address*
7
Confirm email address*
8
Telephone Number*
9
Representative Role*
The e-mail address where the Representative can be reached; this
address will be the Representative’s username.
Re-enter the email address where the Representative can be
reached; this address will be the Representative’s username.
A. Area code* (the Representative’s 3-digit area code)
B. Telephone number* (the Representative’s 7-digit main phone
number; e.g. 456-7890)
C. Extension (extension of the Representative’s telephone
number)
You must first assign a role (see letters A, B or C) to the
representative within the Account Management module and for
Delegates, you will then assign them responsibilities related to the
project(s).
D. Primary Officer: The “Primary Officer” is responsible for any
transactions related to the organization’s account. The
“Primary Officer” can be delegated to another individual
including the accountability of the account. This role should be
delegated in instances where the Primary Officer is leaving the
organization and wants to add his/her replacement.
• Add another Primary Officer, Officer or Delegate
• Modify organization information
• Create and submit Application for Funding, Claim, FPE and
Activity Report.
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#
Field
Description
E. Officer: The “Officer” role will provide this representative the
same roles and responsibilities as the Primary Officer. The
accountability of actions undertaken in the account remains
with the Primary Officer.
• Add Officer or Delegate
• Modify organization information
• Create and submit Application for Funding, Claim, FPE and
Activity Report.
F. Delegate:
• View the organization’s information
• View Representatives of the account
• Create and/or submit Application for Funding, Claim, FPE
and/or Activity Report.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
A
B
C
9
D
E
F
Save
Your Work!
When adding a Delegate, the “Save”
button will direct you to the
“Representative Details –
Responsibilities” screen. When you add a
Primary Officer or an Officer you will be
directed to the “Representatives” screen.
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1 .3 .7 .2 A SSI G N I N G R ESP ON SI B I L I TI ES
TO
D ELEGA TES
Primary Officers’ and Officers’ can assign representative responsibilities via the “Representative Details –
Responsibilities” screen.
If you do not assign responsibilities to a Delegate they
can only view the organization’s information.
The “Save” button will direct you to back to the “Representatives”
screen.
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Save Your Work!
Assigned representatives will receive an e-mail outlining their role. The example below displays what information
will contain the e-mail:
Attention: NAME OF REPRESENTATIVE
You have been registered as an Officer to the Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS) by NAME OF PRIMARY
OFFICER from NAME OF ORGANIZATION.
By clicking on the link below, you will be directed to the GCOS login page to enter your username (your username is the
e-mail address used to receive this notification) * and temporary password, which will be available on the login page.
You will be prompted to change your temporary password after your first login to access the system.
https://funding.hrsdc.gc.ca
Please note that you have 7 calendar days from receipt of this e-mail to login in. Should you not access the hyperlink
within the allotted timeframe, the registration process will need to be repeated.
Visit the Account Management tab (at the top of the GCOS main page) to review your access level and rights at the end.
Thank you!
Grants and Contributions Online Services
https://funding.hrsdc.gc.ca
1 .3 .7 .3 V I EW I N G R OLES
AND
R ESP ON SI B I LI TI ES
The responsibilities assigned to a representative can be viewed by using the View hyperlink on the
“Representative” screen which will direct to the “Representative Details” screen where responsibilities
assigned to that selected user will be displayed.
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Click on the View hyperlink to see the responsibilities
assigned to a representative.
Name
Name of Primary Officer
Name of Officer
Name of Delegate
Role
Status
Function
Primary Officer
Active
Edit | Remove | View
Officer
Pending Activation
Edit | Remove | View
Delegate
De-activated
View
NEXT STEP: CREATE AND SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
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2. MODULE 2: APPLICATION AND PROJECTS
2.1 WELCOME
Once the Primary Officer has successfully entered all necessary information into GCOS (pertaining to their
organization) they are directed to the “Welcome” screen where they can perform the following actions:
•
•
•
•
•
View List of Applications and Projects;
Add an Application for Funding;
Add a Claim;
Add a Forecast of Project Expenditure; and
Add an Activity Report.
. This screen can be
accessed from the
Your name will appear here.
IMPORTANT: If, when you login, someone else’s name appears here
contact ESDC immediately (as the system may be compromised).
“Home/Log In” screen (see
section 1.1).
Representatives must click the “View List of Applications” link to see a
complete list of their organization’s applications/projects. This link will
direct you to the “Applications and Projects” screen (see section 2.2).
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2.2 APPLICATIONS AND PROJECTS
The “Applications and Projects” screen displays a complete list of an organization’s applications and projects
by project title, status, tracking number, modified by, dated updated and functions.
The numbers and letters in this table correspond to the following screen shot:
#
Label
Description
1
Project Title
This is the project title used when the application was initially submitted.
Represents the current status of the application/project:
Draft: development of the application is in progress;
Pending Signatories: the application requires one or more signatories to
complete the Declaration to be submitted to ESDC;
- Submitted: the application was successfully submitted to ESDC;
- Submission failed: the application must be re-submitted;
- Withdrawn: the application has been withdrawn;
- Pending Re-Submission: the application requires modifications or further
details. An ESDC representative will contact you regarding the information
required. It will need to be re-submitted to ESDC to be assessed;
- Under Assessment: the application is being assessed;
- Active: the application is approved. Project management items can be
submitted;
- Rejected: the application was rejected by ESDC; and
- Closed: the project is no longer active.
The tracking number of the application.
The name of the representative who created the application.
The name of the representative who last modified the application.
The date the application was last modified.
Depending on the status, the functions available are view, edit, manage, action,
remove or withdraw.
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2
Status
3
4
5
6
Tracking Number
Created By:
Modified By:
Date Updated
7
Functions
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Click the “Add” button
to create a new
Application for Funding.
Name
If you want to access your organization’s applications and project list (when you
are in an application or a project) you can click the “Applications and Projects” link
in the left side navigation bar.
Note: Accessing the information from the navigation bar will not display the most
up to date information in the “status” column.
2.3 PROGRAM SELECTION
The “Program Selection” screen is the first in a series of screens used to complete the Application for Funding
process.
You MUST first choose a
program group. Once
selected a program list will
be generated.
The “Back” button will direct you to the
“Welcome” screen (see section 2.1).
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You MUST then choose a
program from the dropdown
list.
Once you have selected a program, a link to the specific Applicant Guide will be displayed and will open in a
separate window for reference.
Note: The program guidelines link
will direct you to the Applicant Guide
specific to the selected program and
is displayed as reference only.
The “Next” button will direct you to
the “Project Identification” screen
(see section 2.4).
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2.4 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION
The “Project Identification” screen is the first in a series of screens where the representative enters further
project information for the program for which they are completing the Application for Funding.
You can type the anticipated start and end dates in the fields
provided OR select the date using the calendars provided.
Save Your Work!
The “Save” button only saves your information
You will not be directed to any of the other
application pages. You must use the left side
navigation bar to move on.
2.5 MAILING ADDRESS
The “Mailing Address” screen is used to select the mailing address specific to the Application for Funding. All
correspondence (including payments) will be sent to this address. All mailing addressed entered in the
“Account Management” section will be displayed. Representatives will be required to select which mailing
address to use for the application. Mailing addresses can be added in the “Account Management” section.
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2.6 ORGANIZATION CONTACTS
The “Organization Contacts” screen is used to add all organization contacts for a specific application, along
with some general information about the contact.
The “Add” button will direct
you to the “Contact Details”
screen (see section 2.6.1).
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2 .6 .1
C ON TA CT D ETA I LS
When an organization contact is added (on the “Contact Details” screen) the following information must be
entered (*required field).
The numbers and letters in this table correspond to the following screen shot:
#
Field
Description
1.
Given Name*
The first name of the person.
2.
Surname*
The last name of the person.
3.
Position Title
The contact’s title within the organization
4.
Contact Type*
Drop down: You MUST identify one Main Application contact. Additional
Contacts can be added (e.g. agreement signing authority, project activity
contact).
5.
Preferred Language of
Communication –
Written*
6.
Preferred Language of
Communication –
Spoken*
The organization contact’s preferred language for written communications
A. English
B. French
The organization contact’s preferred language for spoken communications
C. English
D. French
Indicates whether or not the organization contact’s address is the same as the
organization’s address:
7.
Contact Address*
•
•
Select the organization’s contact’s address from the drop-down list or add
a different one.
When you select one from the list, the address fields will populate
automatically. You will only need to complete the telephone number fields.
8.
Address Line 1*
The street address portion of the organization contact’s address.
9.
Address Line 2
10.
City/Town*
The city/town portion of the organization contact’s mailing address.
11.
Province/Territory*
The province/territory portion of the organization contact’s address.
12.
Postal code*
The postal code portion of the organization contact’s address.
13.
Country
Default is Canada.
14.
Telephone Number*
The organization contact’s telephone area code.
The organization contact’s telephone number where they can be reached.
The organization contact’s telephone extension number, if one exists, where
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#
Field
Description
they can be reached.
15.
Fax Number
The organization contact’s fax number.
Fax number area code
Fax Number.
16.
E-mail Address
The e-mail address of the organization’s contact.
1
You must have one “Main Application
Contact”. If you wish, additional contacts
may also be added.
2
3
4
5
A
B
6
C
D
7
8
When you select “Same as Organization
Address” or one the mailing addresses
options, fields 8 to 13 are automatically
populated. You must complete fields 14
to 15.
9
1
1
1
1
1
1
Save
Work!
1
The “Save” button will direct you
to the “Organization Contacts”
screen.
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Your
You can “Edit” or “Remove”
contacts from the organization
contact list at any time,
however, you must have a
“Main Application Contact” at
all times.
2.7 ORGANIZATION CAPACITY
The “Organization Capacity” screen is used to enter details relevant to the organization’s capacity to properly
manage the projects for which they are requesting funding (based on the organization’s profile).
Note: Sensitive personal information must not be entered in this box (e.g. Social Insurance Number, personal
finance data, medical and/or work history).
Enter the number of employees currently
working within your organization.
If you answer yes to the question above, then
provide a description of your organization’s
transformation.
Save Your Work!
The “Save” button only saves your information , you will
not be directed to any of the other application pages. You
must use the left side navigation bar to move on.
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2.8 AMOUNTS DUE
The “Amounts Due” screen is used to enter amounts that an organization owes to the Government of Canada
(GoC). From this screen, you declare your organization’s amounts owing to the GoC.
To add an amount due, click
the “Add” button; you will be
directed to the “Amounts
Due Details” screen (see
section 3.8.1).
2 .8 .1
ADDING
AN
A M OUN T D UE (A M OUN TS D UE D ETA I LS )
If an organization owes any amounts that are in default or in arrears to the GoC, the value for each amount
owing in the “Amounts Due Details” screen must be added.
Only numbers are permitted in
the “Amount Owing” field; no
spaces, commas or $ signs.
In text form, enter the nature of the
amount(s) your organization has in default or
in arrears to the GoC.
Save Your Work!
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2.9 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The “Project Description” screen is used to enter details regarding the project for which you are requesting
funding. This information is used to assess the project’s quality and funding eligibility. Review the program
specific Applicant Guide for additional information that may be required.
Save Your Work!
The “Save” button only saves your information … you will
not be directed to any of the other application pages. You
must use the left side navigation bar to move on.
2.10 PROJECT DETAILS
The “Project Details” screen allows the representative to provide further details on the project’s activities and
location (*required field).
The numbers and letters in this table correspond to the following screen shot:
#
Field
Description
1.
Does the project include Results Measurement
indicators?*
A. Yes
B. No
2.
Does the project include Results Measurement
indicators?
A description of how the organization plans to meet and
track the expected results of the project.
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#
Field
Description
3.
Does this proposed project fit with your
organization's other activities? *
C. Yes
D. No
4.
If yes, please describe how.
A description of how the project fits with other
organizational activities.
5.
Is your project designed to benefit or involve
people in English or French-language minority
communities? *
E. Yes
F. No
6.
If 'Yes', please provide an explanation and
any details on whether consultations will take
place with these communities.
Description of how the project is tailored to benefit or
involve persons from both English and French
communities.
7.
Will any other organizations, networks or
partners be involved in carrying out the
project? *
G. Yes
H. No
8.
If 'Yes', please clearly identify the role(s) and
expertise they will bring to the project.
Description of how other organizations, networks,
individuals, or partners are involved in carrying out the
project.
9.
Does the project address the program’s
national, regional or local priorities?*
I.
J.
10.
If Yes, select all that apply:
K. National
L. Regional
M. Local
Yes
No
Applicants need to verify if their proposed activities are listed under the above Act – Please visit
http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2012/2012-07-18/html/sor-dors147-eng.html to access the list of Regulations
Designating Physical Activities.
If, "no", an Environmental Assessment is not required.
11
12.
If "yes", then, as per the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012, applicant must submit the
project description electronically to the CEAA (http://ceaa.gc.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=63D3D025-1) for further
review. The CEAA will determine if an Environmental Assessment (EA) is required based on the project
description. ESDC funding will be conditional upon receipt by ESDC of, as the case may be, CEAA
confirmation that an EA is not required, or, a copy of the completed EA and confirmation that your
organization is equipped to appropriately address the EA findings.
Does your project include activities that are
listed in the Canadian Environmental
Assessment Agency's (CEAA) Regulations
Designating Physical Activities established
under the Canadian Environmental
Assessment Act, 2012?*
N. Yes
O. No
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#
13.
Field
Description
If "yes", then, as per the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012, applicant must submit the
project description electronically to the CEAA for further review. The CEAA will determine if an
Environmental Assessment (EA) is required based on the project description. ESDC funding will be
conditional upon receipt by ESDC of, as the case may be, CEAA confirmation that an EA is not required,
or, a copy of the completed EA and confirmation that your organization is equipped to appropriately
address the EA findings.
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1
A
B
2
3
C
D
4
5
E
F
6
7
G
H
8
9
1
I
J
K
L
M
1
1
1
N
O
Save
The “Save” button only saves your
information. You will not be directed to
any of the other application pages. You
must use the left side navigation bar to
move on.
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2.11
PROJECT LOCATIONS
The “Project Locations” screen allows you to list all locations where the project’s activities will occur, if the
locations are different than yours.
To add new locations (if different than where your organization is located) press the
“Add” button. You will be directed to the “Location Details” screen (see section 2.11.1).
2 .1 1 .1 L OCA TI ON D ETA I LS
The “Save” button only saves your
information. You will not be directed to any
of the other application pages. You must use
the left side navigation bar to move on.
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Save Your Work!
2.12
ANTICIPATED SOURCES OF FUNDING
The “Anticipated Sources of Funding” screen allows you to provide details on how the project will be
funded.
Note: ESDC's funding Programs generally encourage and/or require funding applicants to seek cash and/or inkind contributions to their proposed project from other sources of funding. Each program has a "stacking limit",
that is, a maximum permitted amount of combined funding from federal, provincial, territorial and municipal
governments for any one project or initiative. Contributions to the project cannot exceed 100% of eligible
expenditures.
ESDC will use the information provided in this section to verify that the funding request conforms to any
stacking limit or requirement for funding from other sources.
"Other sources of funding" includes any source of funding (including your organization) other than the program
to which is applying for funding.
To specify the amount requested from ESDC you must
click the “Enter Requested Amount” link. You will be
directed to the “Contribution Details” screen (see
screenshot 1 in section 2.12.1).
To add new anticipated
sources of funding click the
“Add” button. You will be
directed to the “Contribution
Details” screen (see screenshot
2 in section 2.12.1).
2 .1 2 .1 C ON TR I B U TI ON D ETA I LS
The “Contribution Details” screen allows you to add or edit the following details regarding the organizations’
anticipated sources of funding (*required field).
The numbers and letters in this table correspond to the following screen shot:
#
1.
Field
Source Name*
Description
When entering an amount for ESDC, this field will be read only and populated
with ESDC.
The name of the entity providing funding for the project.
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#
2.
Field
Source Type*
Description
When entering an amount for ESDC, this field will be read only and populated
with ESDC.
Drop Down List: The sector type of an entity providing funding for the project.
3.
Cash
The amount of cash-funding that an entity will be providing for the project.
When entering an amount for ESDC, this field will be read only.
The amount of in-kind funding that a contributor will be providing for the project.
4.
In-Kind ($ Value)
In-kind contributions are non-monetary goods or services that may be contributed
to the project by your organization or other organizations or partners for which
your organization will not be requesting re-imbursement. In-kind support may
include donated equipment, services or facilities necessary for the proposed
project that would otherwise have to be purchased.
To be considered valid, in-kind contributions should contribute to the success of
the project and estimated at fair market value.
When entering an amount for ESDC, this field will be read only and populated
with No.
5.
6.
Confirmed Cash
Confirmed In-Kind
($ Value)
A. Yes
B. No
Cash contributions should be committed to in writing by the contributing party.
When entering an amount for ESDC, this field will be read only and populated
with No.
C. Yes
D. No
In-kind contributions should be committed to in writing by the contributing party.
When entering the amount
requested from ESDC, you
only need to enter the cash
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The “Save” button only saves your
information. You will not be directed
to any of the other application pages.
You must use the left side navigation
bar to move on.
1
2
3
4
5
6
A
B
C
D
Save Your Work!
You can “Edit” or “Remove”
anticipated sources of contribution
funding at any time before your
application is submitted to ESDC.
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2.13
BUDGET (PLANNED EXPENDITURES)
The “Budget” screen allows you to provide a detailed list of planned expenditures, broken down by expenditure
category/sub-category and funding source.
ESDC uses the information provided in this screen to determine the overall cost of the proposed project,
whether costs are linked to the activity, as well as the general nature of the expenditures to be covered by all
anticipated sources of funding.
You must enter the project budget according to the cost categories; see the cost-category lexicon for more
details on the cost categories; this is a part of the Standard Application for Funding package).
The help text beside the
cost category fields
specify the types of
expenses that can be
included.
The “Save” button only saves your
information. You will not be directed
to any of the other application
pages. You must use the left side
navigation bar to move on.
Save Your Work!
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2.14
BUDGET DETAILS
The “Budget Details” screen allows you to specify details on possible contract values and planned capital
assets expenditures for the project.
The numbers and letters in this table correspond to the following screen shot:
#
Field
Description
Indicate all statements that apply to your planned expenditures of
ESDC funding.
1.
Associated Businesses or
Individuals: Please check all
statements that apply to your
planned expenditures of ESDC
funding.
A. Contracts valued at $25,000 or more are part of the planned
expenditures.
B. Contracts with businesses or individuals legally associated with
the applicant organization are among the planned expenditures.
C. Contracts with outside providers to manage all or part of the
project activities on behalf of the applicant organization are
among the planned expenditures.
Note: For more information on this field click the “Help” link on
the right side of the page.
2.
Capital Assets: Will capital
assets be among your planned
expenditures with ESDC funding?
Indicates whether or not the organization has identified the
purchase of capital assets among its planned expenditures with
ESDC funding.
D. Yes
E. No
Note: For more information on this field click the “Help” link on
the right side of the page.
3.
If yes, please explain the benefit
of the purchase(s) that are
necessary to carry out the
project activities
Description of the benefit of the purchase(s) that are necessary to
carry out the project activities, if the purchase of capital assets is
needed.
4.
Further Budget Details:
(Maximum 32000 characters)
Additional details (if applicable).
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1
A
B
C
2
D
E
3
Save Your Work!
4
The “Save” button only saves your information. You will
not be directed to any of the other application pages. You
must use the left side navigation bar to move on.
Note: You will be required to summarize your project budget according to the Budget Detail Template. This
template is an annex available in your program-specific Applicant Guide.
•
•
The Budget Detail Template, which corresponds to the new cost category structure and lexicon, has
been developed to support the Standard Application for Funding and will ensure a consistent approach
to the collection of budget information during your application process.
To ensure consistency across programs, the Budget Detail Template replaces existing versions of Budget
Negotiation Notes.
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2.15
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
The “Supporting Documents” screen is used to view, add and manage files uploaded as supporting
documentation for the Standard Application for Funding.
•
•
•
•
All files are stored in the format in which they are uploaded.
All file types are accepted.
All files uploaded in the GCOS are scanned by an anti-virus application before being submitted to ESDC.
If a file contains a virus, it will not be submitted to ESDC.
You will be able to add documents to support
your application in this section.
You can select a document related to your organization
from the list created in the Account Management (see
section 1.3.6).
Choose one option from the drop-down list that best
reflects your document type (e.g. Letters of Incorporation).
Browse your
file structure
and select the
document for
download.
The “Cancel” button will return you to
the “Supporting Documents” screen.
The “Save” button will direct you to
the “Supporting Documents” screen.
Save Your Work!
2 .1 5 .1
A P P L I CA TI ON
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ADDING
A S UP P OR TI N G D OCUM EN T FOR TH E
2 .1 5 .2
A D D I N G A S UP P OR TI N G
TH E O R GA N I ZA TI ON
D OCUM EN T FOR
You must select which document (s) you want to
attach to the application.
The “Save” button will direct you to
the “Supporting Documents” screen.
2.16
REVIEW & SUBMIT
The “Review & Submit” screen is a full summary of all the information entered into the application. It allows the
Funding applicant to review and, if necessary, edit information. It also indicates if a mandatory field is not
completed by providing an error message at the top of the screen.
When all mandatory fields are complete,
each section will be hidden, however can
be expanded for review.
To submit your application for funding
click the “Submit” button. You will be
directed to the “Declaration” screen (see
section 2.17).
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2.17
DECLARATION
In order for an application to be eligible for funding, it must be completed by the official representative(s) of
your organization in accordance with the organization's by-laws or other constituting documents.
The first paragraph displays how many signatures are required to submit an application for funding. The number
indicated is related to the information provided in the Signatories page (see section 1.3.2).
2 .1 7 .1 O N E SI GN A TOR Y
When only one signatory has been identified, you will need to complete the declaration and by clicking the
"Submit” button you acknowledge that you have read the declarations and are in agreement with their content
and you are “signing” the application form that will be submitted to ESDC. Once the information has been
successfully submitted, a confirmation message will be displayed (see section 2.19)
2 .1 7 .2 M UL TI P LE
SI GN A TOR Y
When 2 or more signatories are identified as being required to submit an application for funding to the
Department, the first user will need to complete the declaration page. Prior to clicking on the "Submit” button,
they will be provided with a table of the representative that have been delegated the right to submit applications
for funding. They will have the option the either advise them or not by email.
Signatory #1
Signatory #2
Signatory #3
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When the Submit button is selected, the users will be presented with a confirmation message.
Thank you! Your signature has been captured. The submission to ESDC will only be possible once the
required number of signatories has been captured. You can view how many signatories are required in
the Account Management and how many signatories are outstanding on the left side menu using the
Review and Submit screen of the item.
An e-mail was sent only to the identified signatories to enable the submission of the item to ESDC.
The users that receive the email will be advised that an action is required from them. They will be able to access
their own account and look for a project that has a Pending Signatories status. They will be able to review the
information prior to submitting the information to the department. Once all signatories have completed the
declaration page, the last one will obtain a confirmation message. (see section 2.18)
2.18
APPLICATION CONFIRMATION
The “Confirmation” screen displays a visible confirmation that the Application for Funding has been submitted
successfully. It also displays a submission confirmation message and number.
Your submission confirmation number will be the subject
line of your confirmation e-mail from ESDC.
2 .1 8 .1 C ON FI R M A TI ON E- M A I L
Your confirmation e-mail will contain the following information:
Attention:
We are pleased to acknowledge receipt of your Application for Funding. All applications are subject to a
review. Your Application for Funding will be assessed in accordance with Terms and Conditions of the
program.
In any future communication regarding this Application for Funding, please refer to the tracking number
noted above.
Thank you for your interest in this program. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact us by e-mail at [email protected]
Thank you!
Grants and Contributions Online Services
https://funding.hrsdc.gc.ca
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